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The Nutritional Outlook Podcast Episode 43: Why Formulators Are Rethinking Protein Blends
Nutritional Outlook interviews Andrew Ross, DO, Rousselot's science liaison and writer, who makes the case that blending collagen peptides into existing formulas isn't just a cost play, it's a functional and nutritional upgrade.

Labcoats and Lullabies, Episode 2, Part 3: Science in the Spotlight
The third and final part of this episode explores work-life balance, plus innovations from MartinBauer Nutraceuticals in women's wellness health, gut health, and hair health.

Labcoats and Lullabies, Episode 2, Part 2: Navigating Workplace Expectations and Knowing Your Limits
Part 2 of this episode focuses on how nutraceutical industry leaders tackle overwhelming situations, build resilience, and grow their careers one manageable step at a time.

Labcoats and Lullabies, Episode 2, Part 1: Building Careers and Families in the Nutraceutical Industry
Kriti Chaudhary, associate director of partnerships and strategy for Vedic Lifesciences, is joined by Julia Weibe, PhD, Director, Scientific Affairs & Marketing, MartinBauer Nutraceuticals and Anina Krey, Global Director, Nutraceutical Unit, MartinBauer Nutraceuticals.

The Nutritional Outlook Podcast Episode 42: Nutritional Outlook's Ingredients to Watch in 2026
Nutritional Outlook interviews Scott Dicker, senior director of market insights at SPINS to discuss the 2026 Ingredients to Watch. Dicker unpacks sales trends in the nutraceutical space and what they mean for product formulators and marketers. This year's Ingredients to Watch include ashwagandha, colostrum, creatine, and protein.

Labcoats and Lullabies, Episode 1: Finding synergies in science and work-life balance
Labcoats and Lullabies is a special video interview series under the Nourish and Navigate banner dedicated to working moms in science. Hosted by Kriti Chaudhary, associate director of partnerships and strategy for Vedic Lifesciences, the series tells authentic stories of women who balance the rigor of sciences with the realities of motherhood.

Nourish and Navigate, Episode 3: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
Rebeccca Takemoto, executive director of Women in Nutraceuticals, interviews Nikki Putnam Badding, MS, RDN, LD, Jen Cannon, chief of staff at Hahn, and Cheya Thousand, founder and chief empowerment officer of CT Wellness Co. about how to overcome imposter syndrome.

The Nutritional Outlook Episode 41: The evolution of the women's health category with Lori Lauersen of Unilever Wellbeing
Lori Lauersen, senior vice president of global R&D at Unilever Wellbeing talks about the company's efforts in the women's health category. Unilever Wellbeing's portfolio includes brands like Liquid IV, Nutrafol, Olly, Smarty Pants, Onit, Welly, and Equilibra. Lauersen emphasizes the importance of rigorous scientific research and real-world evidence to address women's health needs across life stages.

Nourish and Navigate, Episode 2: Amy Summers on having a mentorship mentality
Amy Summers, founder of Pitch Publicity and author of the forthcoming book "Lift," discussed the concept of mentorship mentality at the WIN Leadership Summit. She emphasized that mentorship is a mindset, not a task, and should be integrated into leadership. Summers shared her experience of mentoring interns who later became mentors themselves. She advised seeking mentors and mentees at all career stages, even informally, and highlighted the value of observing and learning from experienced professionals.

Nourish and Navigate, Episode 1: Finding Flow With Dr. Lise Alschuler
Nourish and Navigate: Women, Wellness, and Leadership is a podcast spotlighting the trailblazers, change makers, and rising voices of women in the nutraceutical industry. In partnership with Women in Nutraceuticals and Nutritional Outlook, we bring you bold conversations, fresh insights, and real stories that move our industry forward.
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A randomized controlled trial reports that a low-dose saffron extract improved mood, sleep-related impairment, and self-esteem scores in women aged 50 to 70, adding a multidimensional angle to a body of research that has focused largely on depressive symptoms alone.

Vitamin K2 has become a staple cofactor in bone and cardiovascular health formulations, but the differences between its 2 major commercial forms, MK-4 and MK-7, carry real implications for dosing, claims, and sourcing.

The newly launched portfolio features 10 dissolving tablet formulations for metabolic, cognitive, and micronutrient support.

At IFT First, Prinova will discuss insights on technical advancements in clear pea protein for ready-to-drink and ready-to-mix beverage manufacturers.

A new crossover trial finds that a whole-food Chardonnay grape matrix outperformed a concentrated seed extract on one marker of cardiometabolic health.

With GLP-1 medications creating an entirely new supplement category almost overnight, a look at the science, the claims, and where the evidence actually stands.

RFI Ingredients utilizes proprietary DL/SE extraction technology to overcome formulation and sensory challenges in functional beverages.

Prosur will demonstrate how manufacturers can transition away from synthetic additives using natural solutions.

At The Outlook on Women's Wellness, Ayla Barmmer explained how ovarian health was about so much more than fertility and menopause, and is actually connected to women's overall health, and longevity.

In the third episode, Nicholas Saraceno discusses why male hair thinning is increasingly being understood as a multifactorial, systemic health issue rather than a purely cosmetic one, and what that shift means for how the supplement industry formulates and substantiates products for men.

Maypro's new distribution partnership with Asahi Group Foods brings a clinically studied milk peptide to North American formulators targeting the cognitive health category.

Harry Rice breaks down GOED's comments to FDA on safety-based ingredient standards, and explains what recent headline-grabbing studies on omega-3s and cognitive health actually do and don't tell us.

Barrington Nutritionals leverages stevia options, functional fibers, and bioavailable minerals to solve formulation and clean-label challenges.

A double-blind, controlled trial showed HMB paired with whey protein prolongs muscle protein breakdown suppression in older adults.

A 2024 UK regulatory determination on the novel food status of monk fruit decoctions has added momentum to a less-refined ingredient format that formulators are positioning as a clean-label alternative to high-purity mogroside extracts.

From El Niño disruptions to the Peruvian anchovy fishery to a forthcoming expert panel recommendation on EPA and DHA, GOED's Harry Rice breaks down what's shaping the omega-3 category in 2026.

Alkemist Labs names Mo Lababidi to lead botanical identity testing amid continued focus on supplement quality compliance.

PLT Health Solutions addresses sensory and processing challenges in functional beverages with its clinical ingredient portfolio, highlighting four health categories.

The dual regulatory clearance gives formulators authorized claims language in two jurisdictions for an ingredient already supported by published randomized controlled trial data on sleep quality and cortisol reduction.

Nutrition directly impacts cognitive health, which means that dietary recommendations have the potential to support cognitive health outcomes. This Op-Ed explores the existing research that connects diets and specific nutrients with cognitive health, and what we still need to learn to develop comprehensive recommendations that support long-term cognitive health outcomes.

The regulatory distinction extends an already-established human health probiotic strain into the companion animal category, adding to a growing list of pet supplement ingredients seeking formal recognition in Canada's veterinary health product framework.

At IFT FIRST 2026, Nextin Research will provide exclusive consumer insights and ingredient trends to attendees.

A new collaboration with genomics company LeafWorks gives the supplement manufacturer in-house sequencing capability paired with a commercial analysis platform.

AuraBC is a beta-carotene food color delivering stable, yellow-to-orange shades for gummies and liquids.

Brevel-Coffeesai collaboration highlights how light-enabled bioprocessing could help ingredient developers address scale, consistency, and supply challenges in coffee-derived products.

The company expands its commercial development team, aiming to strengthen partnerships in the US.

The market intelligence certification highlights continued growth in lichen-derived vitamin D3, as formulators seek alternatives to the lanolin-based sourcing that has long dominated the category.

Former Nestlé Health Science U.S. CEO Abigail Buckwalter aims to bridge consumer shifts for taste and nutrition as new CEO of Ocean Spray.

The product license expands the regulatory standing of an unhydrolyzed eggshell membrane ingredient already supported by a published randomized controlled trial, giving formulators a new market for beauty-from-within positioning.

Nutraceutical industry veteran, Lauren Clardy, discusses her 25-year journey, the biological shift in weight management, and why the intersection of traditional botanical medicine and modern delivery technologies excites her.

From energy and focus to long-term neuroprotection, the brain health category is rich with opportunities for unique and effective formulations.

A clinical study demonstrates that combining caffeine and L-theanine can fail to boost athletic performance and may hinder physical power.

New study data demonstrates how wild seeds and non-thermal cold plasma can optimize nutrient density and shelf life in gluten-free product development.
























